Senior Level Director of Sports Medicine Jobs
Senior level director of sports medicine jobs place experienced professionals in charge of program strategy, clinical outcomes, and the staff and systems that deliver athlete care at scale. Openings concentrate across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like Sutter Health, Banner Health, and Essentia Health hiring at this level now.
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Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon – Special Emphasis in Sports Knee | Phoenix, AZ
Banner University Medical Group – Phoenix
Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix
Department of Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute
Join a Nationally Recognized Academic Sports Medicine Program in Phoenix, Arizona!
Banner University Medical Group (BUMG), in partnership with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and a special emphasis on sports knee/lower extremity surgery to join our growing academic orthopedic program at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix (BUMC-P).
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative team of nationally recognized orthopedic sports medicine specialists providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care to recreational, collegiate, and professional athletes. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical and surgical interest in sports-related knee injuries and reconstructive procedures, while maintaining a broad orthopedic sports medicine practice.
Position Highlights
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive orthopedic sports medicine practice with a special emphasis on sports knee injuries, arthroscopic procedures, ligament reconstruction, and joint preservation techniques.
- Provide advanced surgical and nonsurgical management of sports-related musculoskeletal injuries for athletes and active individuals of all ages and skill levels.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, primary care sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, concussion specialists, and advanced practice providers.
- Participate in athletic team coverage, game-day medical services, and training room consultations with affiliated athletic programs.
- Utilize advanced surgical techniques and innovative treatment approaches supported by Banner’s comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine resources.
- Participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows through an academic affiliation with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.
- Engage in clinical research, scholarly activities, and continued program development within a growing academic orthopedic department.
- Opportunities in residency leadership for qualified applicants
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency program.
- Fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine is required.
- Demonstrated clinical interest and expertise in sports knee surgery, including arthroscopic knee procedures, ligament reconstruction, patellofemoral disorders, cartilage restoration and meniscal surgery.
- Additional expertise in other lower extremity procedures (hip, foot and ankle) welcomed
- Experience providing care to collegiate, professional, or other high-level athletic programs.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Arizona.
- Strong commitment to clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, academic education, and research.
Exceptional Facilities and Resources
Our Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute offers access to comprehensive clinical resources and advanced technologies supporting athlete performance, injury prevention, surgical treatment, rehabilitation and research.
Highlights include:
- Banner Sports Medicine High Performance Center in Scottsdale: Advanced sports medicine services, performance evaluation, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and individualized treatment programs.
- Biomechanics and Motion Analysis: Access to motion-capture technology and performance analysis to support injury assessment, rehabilitation, and athletic optimization.
- Integrated Multidisciplinary Care: Collaboration across orthopedic surgery, primary care sports medicine, physical therapy, athletic training, and sports performance specialties.
- Academic and Research Opportunities: Engagement in clinical education, research, and innovation through the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.
A Distinguished Sports Medicine Team
Our program provides comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine services to athletes ranging from recreational participants to elite professional competitors. Our physicians, are well established sports medicine providers and clinical researchers.
Banner Health has a longstanding history of providing sports medicine and orthopedic care to professional, collegiate, and regional athletic programs, including relationships with organizations such as the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Arizona Diamondbacks, and over 35 regional high schools. Our physicians are actively involved in advancing sports medicine through clinical innovation, athlete-focused care, education, and research.
Banner Benefits:
You take care of others. Let us take care of you. At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But that's more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage — it's everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health to your family to your satisfaction at work.
- Paid Sick Time, Time Off, Malpractice, and CME (plus CME allowance!)
- Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options
- Adoption Assistance, Fertility Benefits, and Parental Leave Support
- Resources available for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring
- 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support, plus coordination of child and elder care
- Well-Being Program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more!
- Financial wellness resources, including 401k with matching or 401b deferred retirement plan options, employee perks and discounts
Submit your CV today for immediate consideration!
As an equal opportunity employer, Banner - University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture and community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO Employer.
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Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon – Special Emphasis in Sports Knee | Phoenix, AZ
Banner University Medical Group – Phoenix
Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix
Department of Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute
Join a Nationally Recognized Academic Sports Medicine Program in Phoenix, Arizona!
Banner University Medical Group (BUMG), in partnership with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and a special emphasis on sports knee/lower extremity surgery to join our growing academic orthopedic program at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix (BUMC-P).
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative team of nationally recognized orthopedic sports medicine specialists providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care to recreational, collegiate, and professional athletes. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical and surgical interest in sports-related knee injuries and reconstructive procedures, while maintaining a broad orthopedic sports medicine practice.
Position Highlights
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive orthopedic sports medicine practice with a special emphasis on sports knee injuries, arthroscopic procedures, ligament reconstruction, and joint preservation techniques.
- Provide advanced surgical and nonsurgical management of sports-related musculoskeletal injuries for athletes and active individuals of all ages and skill levels.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, primary care sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, concussion specialists, and advanced practice providers.
- Participate in athletic team coverage, game-day medical services, and training room consultations with affiliated athletic programs.
- Utilize advanced surgical techniques and innovative treatment approaches supported by Banner’s comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine resources.
- Participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows through an academic affiliation with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.
- Engage in clinical research, scholarly activities, and continued program development within a growing academic orthopedic department.
- Opportunities in residency leadership for qualified applicants
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency program.
- Fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine is required.
- Demonstrated clinical interest and expertise in sports knee surgery, including arthroscopic knee procedures, ligament reconstruction, patellofemoral disorders, cartilage restoration and meniscal surgery.
- Additional expertise in other lower extremity procedures (hip, foot and ankle) welcomed
- Experience providing care to collegiate, professional, or other high-level athletic programs.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Arizona.
- Strong commitment to clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, academic education, and research.
Exceptional Facilities and Resources
Our Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute offers access to comprehensive clinical resources and advanced technologies supporting athlete performance, injury prevention, surgical treatment, rehabilitation and research.
Highlights include:
- Banner Sports Medicine High Performance Center in Scottsdale: Advanced sports medicine services, performance evaluation, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and individualized treatment programs.
- Biomechanics and Motion Analysis: Access to motion-capture technology and performance analysis to support injury assessment, rehabilitation, and athletic optimization.
- Integrated Multidisciplinary Care: Collaboration across orthopedic surgery, primary care sports medicine, physical therapy, athletic training, and sports performance specialties.
- Academic and Research Opportunities: Engagement in clinical education, research, and innovation through the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.
A Distinguished Sports Medicine Team
Our program provides comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine services to athletes ranging from recreational participants to elite professional competitors. Our physicians, are well established sports medicine providers and clinical researchers.
Banner Health has a longstanding history of providing sports medicine and orthopedic care to professional, collegiate, and regional athletic programs, including relationships with organizations such as the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Arizona Diamondbacks, and over 35 regional high schools. Our physicians are actively involved in advancing sports medicine through clinical innovation, athlete-focused care, education, and research.
Banner Benefits:
You take care of others. Let us take care of you. At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But that's more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage — it's everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health to your family to your satisfaction at work.
- Paid Sick Time, Time Off, Malpractice, and CME (plus CME allowance!)
- Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options
- Adoption Assistance, Fertility Benefits, and Parental Leave Support
- Resources available for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring
- 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support, plus coordination of child and elder care
- Well-Being Program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more!
- Financial wellness resources, including 401k with matching or 401b deferred retirement plan options, employee perks and discounts
Submit your CV today for immediate consideration!
As an equal opportunity employer, Banner - University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture and community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO Employer.
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Senior Level Director of Sports Medicine Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level director of sports medicine job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned full sports medicine programs, not just contributed to them. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary clinical teams, managing budgets, and setting injury prevention protocols gives candidates a clear edge. Board certification, an advanced degree, and a history of building staff capacity signal readiness for the director-level scope these roles require.
Which companies hire senior level director of sports medicines?
Companies hiring senior level director of sports medicines right now include Sutter Health, Banner Health, and Essentia Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from professional and collegiate sports organizations, large health systems, and performance-focused employers with dedicated athletic training infrastructure.
Are there remote senior level director of sports medicine jobs?
Yes, though most director of sports medicine roles involve on-site clinical and leadership responsibilities. About 0% of senior level director of sports medicine openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be program leadership, consulting, or health system administrative roles rather than hands-on athlete care positions.
What makes a director of sports medicine role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by program ownership and organizational authority. A senior director of sports medicine sets clinical standards, oversees staff hiring and development, manages departmental budgets, and is accountable for outcomes across an entire program or facility. These roles expect strategic input at the leadership level, not just execution of protocols established by others.
Which industries hire the most senior level director of sports medicines?
Senior Level director of sports medicine roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume athlete populations, carry significant liability for player health, and require credentialed clinical leadership to manage staff and satisfy regulatory and institutional standards.